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Senate Bill 301

Relating To: Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
7-Eleven, Inc Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 5/21/2023 Communication Date 5/22/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/21/2023

Americans For Prosperity Notified Date 6/15/2023 Communication Date 6/7/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/15/2023

Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
AWTA supports the personal property tax portion of this bill.
City of Madison Notified Date 5/25/2023 Communication Date 5/22/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/25/2023

City of Milwaukee Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date 5/18/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
5/23/2023

Dane County Notified Date 5/25/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/25/2023

Dane County Cities & Villages Association Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
6/14/2023

Disability Rights Wisconsin Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/14/2023

Comments
DRW opposes the requirement that Milwaukee public school district to place 25 school resource officers into schools overriding the district’s own decision not to station law enforcement in its schools.
Supporting Documentation
06142023_102849_DRW Statement AB245-SB301.pdf

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date 6/13/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
support repeal of the personal property tax
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
Supports repeal of the Personal Property Tax provision.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 6/11/2023 Communication Date 5/23/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/11/2023

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc Notified Date 5/19/2023 Communication Date 5/19/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/19/2023

Comments
This bill should be amended to remove the numerous policy items not pertaining to shared revenue so they each can have the consideration needed to become law.
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We support the personal property tax portion of this bill.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date 5/18/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Midwest Hardware Association Inc Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
Supports repeal of the Personal Property Tax provision.
Milwaukee County Notified Date 5/26/2023 Communication Date 5/18/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
5/26/2023

Comments
Undisclosed position selected when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive.
Milwaukee Police Association Notified Date 6/11/2023 Communication Date 5/23/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/11/2023

Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association Notified Date 6/11/2023 Communication Date 5/23/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/11/2023

Milwaukee Teachers Education Association Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/12/2023

NAIOP Wisconsin Notified Date 8/25/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
8/25/2023

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/14/2023

North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date 5/23/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Northwestern Mutual Notified Date 6/16/2023 Communication Date 6/12/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/16/2023

Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We support the personal property tax portion of this bill.
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 5/25/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/25/2023

Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/22/2023 Communication Date 5/22/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/22/2023

Comments
PIA of Wisconsin supports the provisions to eliminate the personal property tax.
River Alliance of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/23/2023

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We support the personal property tax portion of this bill.
Water Quality Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
support repeal of the personal property tax
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards Notified Date 5/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/19/2023

Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
support repeal of the personal property tax
Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools Notified Date 5/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/19/2023

Wisconsin Counties Association Notified Date 5/19/2023 Communication Date 5/18/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/19/2023

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Notified Date 5/22/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/22/2023

Wisconsin Education Association Council Notified Date 5/20/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/20/2023

Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
WGA supports the repeal of the Personal Property Tax.
Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. Notified Date 5/24/2023 Communication Date 5/23/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/24/2023

Comments
WIB supports the provision of SB 301 which would repeal Wisconsin's personal property tax
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 5/22/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/22/2023

Comments
WMC supports the personal property tax repeal provisions included in SB 301.
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date 5/23/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
Supports Personal Property Tax Repeal Provision
Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/23/2023

Comments
support repeal of the personal property tax
Wisconsin Public Health Association Notified Date 5/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/19/2023

Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin REALTORS Association Notified Date 6/2/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/2/2023

Wisconsin School Social Workers Association Notified Date 5/20/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/20/2023

Wisconsin Towns Association Notified Date 5/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/19/2023

Lobbying Efforts

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2023
January - June
1139.00
2023
July - December
114.00
2024
January - June
17.00
2024
July - December
Total 1270.00
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc 2023
January - June
12.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 12.00
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions 2023
January - June
14.00
2023
July - December
1.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15.00
City of Milwaukee 2023
January - June
519.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 519.00
Dane County Cities & Villages Association 2023
January - June
6.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 6.00
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2023
January - June
25.00
2023
July - December
10.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 35.00
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association 2023
January - June
8.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8.00
League of Wisconsin Municipalities 2023
January - June
88.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 88.00
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc 2023
January - June
2.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2.00
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce 2023
January - June
106.00
2023
July - December
79.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 185.00
Midwest Hardware Association Inc 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4.00
Milwaukee Police Association 2023
January - June
30.00
2023
July - December
2.00
2024
January - June
4.00
2024
July - December
Total 36.00
Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association 2023
January - June
20.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 20.00
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc 2023
January - June
58.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 58.00
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Water Quality Association of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1.00
2024
July - December
Total 1.00
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards 2023
January - June
36.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 36.00
Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5.00
2024
July - December
Total 5.00
Wisconsin Grocers Association 2023
January - June
40.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 40.00
Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
1.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5.00
Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
7.00
2024
July - December
Total 7.00
Wisconsin Public Health Association 2023
January - June
36.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 36.00
Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association 2023
January - June
8.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8.00
Wisconsin Towns Association 2023
January - June
111.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 111.00